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Why in the world would the president of a well-established, $2-billion spinal device powerhouse leave his post to join a yet-to-be-launched challenger in the same space? This was one of the many questions I put to Keith Valentine, president and CEO of SeaSpine, during a recent phone call.  Read more »

LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, […]

LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTWO), a global medical device company focused on designing, developing and commercializing innovative and proprietary complex spine technologies and techniques, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the EVEREST® Deformity Spinal System at the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 50th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, […]

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The UCSF Orthopaedic Trauma Institute has released its findings from a comparative strength study involving a disposable, plastic spinal instrument by Xenco Medicaland an exact counterpart made from aluminum metal. The strength study, which was performed at UCSF, found that the plastic lumbar instrument by Xenco Medical significantly outperformed aluminum metal in maintaining […]

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that a new set of solutions to meet surgeon and hospital needs will be launched at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL October 14-17 […]

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mazor Robotics Ltd. (TASE:MZOR) (NASDAQGM:MZOR), a developer of innovative guidance systems and complementary products, announced today that a new set of solutions to meet surgeon and hospital needs will be launched at the upcoming North American Spine Society (NASS) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL October 14-17 […]

WARSAW, INDIANA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 29, 2015–OrthoPediatrics is a proud sponsor of the 50th Annual Meeting for the Scoliosis Research Society in Minneapolis, September 30th to October 3rd. The Scoliosis Research Society is an international organization dedicated to the education, research and treatment of Spinal Deformity. The Scoliosis Research Society is directly aligned with OrthoPediatrics’ cause […]

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker Navigation announces the introduction of SpineMask Tracker – the first non-invasive patient tracker enabling minimally invasive (MIS) approaches for spine surgery without an additional incision for navigation tracking. This new technology is partnered with the innovative SpineMap 3D software to provide an enhanced OR experience. In the past, […]

BELGRADE, Mont., Sept. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX:BONE), a leader in the development of regenerative medicine products and medical devices, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiaries, X-spine Systems and Bacterin International will be attending the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26-30, 2015. […]

Eragny-sur-Oise (France), September 28, 2015 – SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS (FR0012452746 – SAFOR), a company offering innovative ranges of sterile implants combined with their single-use instruments for back surgery, announces today its interim 2015 results for the six months to June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 25, 2015.  Yves Vignancour, Chief […]

NOBLESVILLE, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexxt Spine, LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing and distributing innovative spinal solutions to meet the evolving needs of surgeons and health care institutions, today announced recent additions to the company’s strategic sales personnel to strengthen sales and further position the company for long term growth. Bill Del Russo was […]

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the Company’s Arsenal Cortical Bone Fixation system, Arsenal CBx, has successfully been used in over fifty patients during its limited market release, which began in the […]

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the Company’s Arsenal Cortical Bone Fixation system, Arsenal CBx, has successfully been used in over fifty patients during its limited market release, which began in the […]

PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2015.Pierre Jérôme, CEO of […]

PARIS and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2015 – SpineGuard (FR0011464452 – ALSGD), an innovative company that designs, develops, and markets disposable medical devices intended to make spine surgery safer, announced today financial results for the half year ending June 30, 2015, as approved by the Board of Directors on September 22, 2015.Pierre Jérôme, CEO of […]

HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that the company received notice of issuance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 9,138,328, which signifies Life Spine’s 100th patent to date. The one hundred […]

HUNTLEY, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Life Spine, a medical device company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders, announced today that the company received notice of issuance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 9,138,328, which signifies Life Spine’s 100th patent to date. The one hundred […]

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that while some differences exist, the spinal implant markets in both the US and Europe will continue to expand, owing to several factors including the adoption of premium-priced motion preserving devices, favorable population dynamics, the continual emergence of supporting clinical data, and device innovation–especially […]

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that while some differences exist, the spinal implant markets in both the US and Europe will continue to expand, owing to several factors including the adoption of premium-priced motion preserving devices, favorable population dynamics, the continual emergence of supporting clinical data, and device innovation–especially […]

MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of the lumbar spine, today announced the issuance of two US Patents representing continued advancement of the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. US patent number 9,113,919 relates […]

MINNETONKA, Minn., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of the lumbar spine, today announced the issuance of two US Patents representing continued advancement of the SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. US patent number 9,113,919 relates […]

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TranS1®, a medical device company focused on designing, developing and marketing products to treat degenerative conditions of the spine, has named John Miller to the position of vice president, Sales.“I’ve always been impressed with the benefits TranS1’s AxiaLIF product can provide to those suffering with chronic back pain,” said Miller. “I am excited to […]

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GlobalData is a one-stop solution for actionable insight into the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. Together with the best team of researchers, analysts, epidemiologists and consultants, and an unmatched suite of proprietary databases, they provide high-quality, accurate and transparent insight that can help you achieve growth and increase business value.Their valuable research and consulting solutions […]

CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global provider of spinal fusion technologies, announced today that the Company has launched its Arsenal Osteotomy Instrument Set, further expanding the Arsenal Spinal Fixation System launched earlier this year. The Arsenal Osteotomy Instrument Set is […]

MULHOUSE, France, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — FH Orthopedics, developer of the Elastic Spine Prosthesis (ESP®), formed its Spine Business Unit in 2014 and appointed Eric Hermann as Director. The company has moved quickly over the past year to expand its presence in the international spine community by gaining distributors, opening new markets, and attending […]

Z-Medical USA announced today a strategic partnership with WebOps who will provide Z-Medical with a comprehensive set of operational processes, tools and services for the US launch of MIS Z-Pedicle Screw System offering surgeons an ideal solution for their indication specific needs. The MIS Z-Pedicle Screw System includes pre-sterilized implants, only one instrument set and […]